Thorsten Bonsch, known to many as Xenomurphy, is no stranger to Spider-Man. Over the years, he’s built numerous and incredible Spider-themed creations, but like many AFOLs, his LEGO activity had slowed as new interests took hold. View fullsize View fullsize Curious whether that spark was still there, we sent Thorsten the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collectible Minifigure Series as a bit of creative fuel, with no firm expectations attached. What followed was not a quick vignette or a straightforward CMF review, but a deeply personal, months-long digital build that blends LEGO, film, memory, and experimentation across multiple creative tools. This interview documents that journey, from initial hesitation to a sprawling rooftop scene that captures the spirit of the Spider-Verse: We chatted with Thorsten to hear all about his journey and the project. Returning to Spider-Man BrickNerd: What first sparked this project, and what drew you back to Spider-Man (and LEGO) at...

The fan vote for the LEGO Ideas City Life Creations – Design a Street Vendor building contest is now live and you can influence the LEGO designers on what you want as a future gift with purchase item. There are 15 finalists to choose from and you have until January 6 to cast your vote. Fresh Fruits Vendor by hechoentw Pasteis De Nata Kiosk by E Squared Urban Face Sketcher by ArchGian7 Lemonade Stand by PiotrGierwatowski Fabric Market Stall by Dolle Druif Sweet French Cart by iTavix Container-Based Concession Stand by SlackerBricks Balcony Cafe by HonorableTurkey7 Cupcake Confections by PieceOnEarth Thai Ice Cream Vendor Cart by Didymos Flower Kiosk by RiinaBuilds Tourist Information by Santheg Naan Stop Curry: A Brick Lane Kiosk by ScottySquiggles Hot Chocolate & Churros by King Pato Fish’n’Bricks by MoniBricks The post LEGO Ideas City Life Creations – Design a Street Vendor Fan Vote Live appeared first...

With just two weeks left to enter our Nerdvember 2025 Vacation contest, the deadline of January 4th is fast approaching! Whether you’re heading out on holiday trips or enjoying some time at home, now’s the last chance to finish your photo and MOC entries and get them submitted before time runs out. We’ve heard from many of you that the extended deadline was exactly what you needed during the busy holiday season. Between travel, family time, and end-of-year chaos, finding time to build (and photograph!) hasn’t been easy—but we’re loving the creativity that’s already come in from vacation spots near and far. Pack Your Bags Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Nerdvember is your ticket to unwind, recharge, and do something fun! And there are TWO ways to win: 1 - Take A Photo of Nerdly on Vacation Take a photograph of our unaltered red mascot Nerdly on...

View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Welcome to Paradisa: the tropical idyll of Classic Town. This is the setting for LEGO’s first foray into minifigure play sets within the much-debated ‘toys for girls’ market.  This small theme ran sparsely from 1992 to 1997, giving way to other pink-dominated themes like Scala and Belville (let’s not forget Clikits!) before minidolls arrived in Heartlake City in 2012. However, all is not as utopian as it seems in Paradisa. Island life has a shady side… Miami Vice or Paradisa Virtue? The influence of the police procedural ‘Miami Vice’ on fashion in the 1980s is a thesis itself—suffice it to say that the mid-1980s saw a dramatic rise in the popularity of pastel shades and an Art Deco revival. LEGO was characteristically behind the curve in responding to the trend, eventually launching the...

The first image of the upcoming LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) gift with purchase set is now on the LEGO Shop. The set has 132 pieces and it features a cartoony version of the horse from the Chinese Zodiac and it should start being available on December 23. It is the last of the Zodiac animals in this style with the first one being the Sheep (40148) from 2015. The Year of the Horse should be available at the beginning of 2026. Were you able to get all of them the last dozen years? Give the gift of good fortune with this LEGO® Year of the Horse toy for boys and girls aged 8 and up (40779). This model version of the iconic Zodiac animal has a white and brown mane and has one hoof raised. The horse toy stands on a base that’s decorated with flowers and gold-colored leaf...